PGRNY-Current Missions

Honor Mission

Amon Billups, Sr., Veteran

USA - WWII

Buffalo, New York - 20 May 2017

ABOUT THE MISSION:

We have been requested to Honor the World War II Service of Mr. Amon Billups, Sr., who passed away on May 6th. Mr. Billups served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946, including 6 months in the European Theater. He participated in the Central Europe Campaign as a member of the 4450th Quartermaster Service Company, and his MOS was 188 - Warehouseman. Mr. Billups was Honorably Discharged on 1 March 1946 with the rank of Private. For his Service to our Nation during WWII, he was awarded: American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; WWII Victory Medal. Obituary: https://tinyurl.com/krx7h5j

Visitation at 11:00 AM. Celebration of Life at 12:00 Noon. Escort to Forest Lawn Garden of Time for Interment with Military Honors. Please arrive on time with a clean 3x5 American Flag or a US Army flag, and dress for the weather. If you choose to ride, please ensure your large bike flags are properly placed and securely attached. Please do whatever you're able to help Honor the WWII Service of Mr. Billups, and to support his proud and loving family.

Any time is a good time to remember our fallen and their ultimate sacrafice; another way to remember them is to sponsor a wreath. Sponsoring a wreath through Wreaths Across America is easy. Whether at Saratoga National Cemetery or another cemetery where you wish to have a wreath placed. Just click on the image to enter Wreaths Across America. Simply click on the DONATE at the bottom of their page. Thank you.